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USA beats Canada to win 10th IIHF Women’s Under-18 gold medal

USA beats Canada to win 10th IIHF Women’s Under-18 gold medalThe U.S. never trailed once during this year’s tournament, leading to another championship.

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Charge, Goldeneyes make rare mid-season PWHL tradeThe teams combine for the largest trade in the league’s young history.

Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins plays 1,000th NHL game

Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins plays 1,000th NHL gameNugent-Hopkins has spent his entire 15-year career with the Oilers, who drafted him No. 1 overall in 2011.

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Flames trade Rasmus Andersson to Golden Knights

Flames trade Rasmus Andersson to Golden KnightsAndersson has 30 points in 48 games with the Flames this season.

PWHL sets U.S. women’s hockey attendance record in Washington, D.C.

PWHL sets U.S. women’s hockey attendance record in Washington, D.C.This marks the second time the league has broken the American record this year.

Sharks place Nick Leddy on waivers

Sharks place Nick Leddy on waiversLeddy has been a healthy scratch several times this season.

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Blues’ Dylan Holloway to return against OilersHolloway has missed the last 15 games with a right ankle injury.

Predators’ Steven Stamkos fined for unsportsmanlike conduct against Golden Knights

Predators’ Steven Stamkos fined for unsportsmanlike conduct against Golden KnightsStamkos was seen poking Vegas’ Jeremy Lauzon with his stick from the bench.

How psyche impacts player and team success in hockey

How psyche impacts player and team success in hockeyCertain teams have shown how a good locker room leads to success.

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Get Better Odds on Chosen Markets with Bet BoostsAlright, let’s get those NHL parlays tuned up. If you’re looking for a little extra “puck luck” on your bet slip, bet365’s Bet Boosts are essentially the power-play advantage of the betting world. They give you better odds on specific matchups without you having to...

NHL Best Player Prop Bets for Today (Jan. 18): Shots, Goals, Points & Saves

NHL Best Player Prop Bets for Today (Jan. 18): Shots, Goals, Points & SavesToday’s NHL slate features just three games, which often leads to tighter markets and fewer obvious player prop opportunities. Using the 5v5hockey.com Premium Betting Model, we’ve identified the top player prop bets for Sunday by focusing on shots, goals, points, and saves where projected fair...

Is coaching culture a problem in the NHL with so many firings?

Is coaching culture a problem in the NHL with so many firings?Former NHL head coach Don Granato detailed his expiernce with the Buffalo Sabres and the pressure coaches face.

PWHL Players of the Week: Heise, Morin, Ahola shine in exciting week of action

PWHL Players of the Week: Heise, Morin, Ahola shine in exciting week of actionLast week saw some exceptional offensive performances and a strong outing between the pipes.

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‘You’ve got to make more than 10 saves to win a game’: Senators’ Sanderson on Merilainen’s strugglesThe Senators lost 6-5 in overtime on Saturday, building on a tough 4-6-2 stretch for the team largely driven by goaltending.

Top 25 Women’s Hockey players in Olympic history

Top 25 Women’s Hockey players in Olympic historyWhich player performed the best on the world’s biggest stage.

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